Salary: $1,700 - $2,078 semi-monthly

Job Location: This position is with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of Environmental Quality and will be located at the Lewis and Clark State Office Building at 1101 Riverside Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

Why you’ll love this position:

Are you someone who loves nature, eager to make a difference, excited to provide assistance, ready to learn new skills, and gain working knowledge? You will be joining the Water Protection Control Branch – Operating Permit Section, where you will play a key role in efforts to protect Missouri’s water resources! This team is dedicated to promoting environmentally sound operations for businesses, communities, and industries for the benefit of all Missourians.

What you’ll do:

• Review applications for and draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) operating permits for domestic wastewater discharging facilities.
• Gain a general working knowledge of various wastewater treatment technologies, nomenclature, and expected performance capabilities.
• Conduct Cost Analyses for Compliance for Publically Owned Treatment Works in accordance with state statutes using current financial information when available or other readily available resources.
• Become proficient with and implement applicable state statutes as well as state and federal regulations regarding the NPDES permit requirements and processes.
• Attend trainings and conferences to maintain technical understanding of the NPDES program to include the various wastewater treatment technologies utilized around the state of Missouri.
• Conduct, in coordination with regional office staff, occasional field/site visits where necessary to gain a better understanding of a specific treatment technology.
• Provide exceptional customer service by responding timely and professionally to inquiries from other Department staff, permittees, consultants, and the general public.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 0-4 year of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.) Preferred degree program would include the following: Environmental Science or Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Hydrology or Water Management, Physical Science, Natural Resource Management, Soil Conservation, or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Highly motivated
• Accepting of challenges
• Ability to work independently
• Proficient at prioritizing multiple tasks and deadlines
• Excellent customer service skills
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

More reasons to love this position:

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

If you have questions about this position please contact:

Jaime Rizo at 573-526-1155 or jaime.rizo@dnr.mo.gov

or

Aarick Roberto (DNR Recruiter), (573) 522-1503 or Aarick.Roberto@dnr.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.